It is rich in high fiber desirable low GI carbohydrates advocated for use in diabetics because it slowly releases its carbohydrate content over a long time, helping the body handle its carb requirement for a perfect glycaemic index control.

Ga Kenkey, a fermented dough made from maize (corn) is a traditional Ghanaian staple food, initially eaten only amongst the Gas and Fantis of Ghana. It is now a widely eaten food all over Ghana. It is also eaten across other parts of West Africa including the people of Lagos State in Nigeria!

Ga Kenkey is nutritionally rich and especially a good inclusion in diets for diabetics, those with high abdominal fat, and indeed any who wants to control their weight and shape.

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Made from white corn meal, salt and water. No preservatives.

Store in a cool place. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within two days.

How To Prepare Ga Kenkey

Even though it is produced from fermented corn or maize, there are two varieties of kenkey, depending on small twist in the production… the Ga Kenkey and the Fanti Kenkey. Both types are produced by cooking fermented dough of corn wrapped in maize husk or plantain leaves.

The Ga Kenkey, also called Komi, is fermented for a few days, 2 – 3 days, wrapped in a single layer of maize husk, with salt added to spice up the flavour.

The Fanti kenkey is also called dokon, meaning "mouth watering", obviously referring to the pleasant taste and aroma that emanates from it after preparation.

It is usually fermented a little longer than the Ga type, and no salt is added. It is wrapped in about 5 – 6 layers of plantain leaves.

This traditional staple African food is already cooked and ready for serving.

To derive maximum enjoyment, warm kenkey in boiling water for 20 to 30 minutes until pipping hot.

By the way, if you are interested in learning how Ga Kenkey and other low GI carbohydrates can help in controlling weight, type 1 or type 2 diabetes, hypertension and a few other medical conditions, and indeed other food items that has been medically proven to have "low GI (more desirable) carbohydrates that break down slowly during digestion, leading to a gradual glucose release" can be included in your diet, like "whole grains, fruit, legumes, and yams", then see the book Dietary Solution for Lifelong Health

"A low-GI diet is especially recommended for people with diabetes, abdominal overweight, and Syndrome X, say the authors, who have strong medical, nutritional-science, and diabetes education credentials.

They explain the importance of understanding GI values, how GI is determined, health applications, and how to choose low-GI foods and balance the overall GI load. They give cooking tips, menu ideas, and 47 recipes. A 68-page table gives the GI values of many foods, including brand names.

The New Glucose Revolution is recommended for health-conscious readers who want to understand the glycemic index and how to incorporate it into their diet. --Joan Price" - from Amazon.com review on this book